Oricom TP100 Amplified Big Button Phone User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- oricom
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Oricom TP100 Amplified Big Button Phone User
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WARNING : This telephone product is specifically designed for people with hearing difficulties and is provided with a handset earpiece volume control for individual requirements. Due care must be taken by all users that the handset earpiece volume control is set to the lowest level acceptable by each respective user. Care should therefore be exercised to ensure that all users are familiar with this requirement.
Setting up your Oricom TP100Setting up your Oricom TP100
WARNING : Before installing or removing batteries, make sure the telephone is NOT connected to the telephone socket.
Connecting the telephone
- Connect the handset curly cord.
- Locate the battery compartment on the base of the phone. Using a small phillips head screwdriver unscrew the small screw and slide back the battery compartment door in the direction of the arrow.
- Insert four AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries (supplied) in the battery compartment, observing the correct polarity. Batteries must be installed if you wish to increase the ring level by 10 dB.
- Replace the battery door and replace the retaining screw.
- Connect the telephone line cord.
- Connect the telephone plug to the wall socket.
Warnings
• Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm/thunderstorm as it is
possible to get an electric shock. Refer to information contained in Telstra
White pages directory.
• The earpiece of the handset may attract small metal objects such as staples
and pins. Care should be taken when placing the handset near these items.
• To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet.
• Clean with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
• Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents.
• The telephone is designed for indoor use (temperature range of -10 oC to 50
oC).
• Do not install the telephone in areas where there is the risk of an
explosion, or excessive exposure to smoke, dust, vibrations, chemicals,
moisture, and heat.
• The unit must not be installed in damp locations such as a bathroom or
laundry, do not expose the unit to direct sunlight.
Notes for operation in New Zealand
The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only
that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with the minimum conditions
for connection to itsnetwork. It indicates no endorsement of the product by
Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all,it provides no
assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item
of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply
that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom “111”
Emergency Service. This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over
of a call to another
device connected to the same line. This device may be subject to ringing or
bell tinkle when certain other devices are connected to the same line. If this
occurs, the problem should not be referred to the TelecomFaults Service.
The Oricom TP100 telephone is intended to be used by people who are hearing
impaired. When they use the telephone its loudness settings are likely to be
set for their use. If a person with normal hearing then tries to use the
telephone, they could receive a signal level into their ear that damages their
hearing. Telecom takes no responsibility should such an event occur.
REN (RN for New Zealand)
The REN (Ringer Equivalence Number) or (RN) is of significance only if you
wish to connect more than 1 telephone to your telephone line. A standard
telephone line has a maximum REN capacity of 3 (RN of 5). It is possibleto
connect 3(5) devices with a REN of 1 (RN of 1) with no degradation to the
product’s performance. Exceeding this limit may cause the volume of the ringer
in any phone todecrease or not ring at all.
Ringer setting
A switch located on the right side allows the ringer to be switched Hi, Low, and Off.
Note: The ring level will be increased by 10 dB if you insert batteries
into the battery compartment.
Your phone comes with the ringer switched to High and the melody set to 6.
If you don’t like the ringer melody, you can choose a new one by changing the settings as follows:
- Lift the handset.
- Press button.
- Press the # button.
- Press any button 1 to 9.
The ringer will be activated on the next call.
Recall switch (600/100)Recall switch (600/100)
You will use the RECALL button when using your network operator’s services such as call waiting etc. If this feature is not working check the position of the Recall switch on the base of the phone. In Australia, it should be set at 100ms and in New Zealand at 600ms.
Wall mounting
To wall-mount your telephone, slide out the clip, turn around and slide back into the wall-mounting position (located in the base unit, just below the earpiece). This will ensure that the handset stays firmly in position. Drill 2 holes in the wall 80mm apart, and insert the wall plugs into the wall if required. Insert two screws (not supplied). The screws should protrude from the wall by 6-7 mm. Place the phone onto the screw-heads and slide down to secure it.
If you are using this telephone with a hearing aid, set your hearing aid to the “T” setting.
Answering an incoming call
- When an incoming call is received the phone will ring and flash, to answer the call lift the handset and speak.
- On completion of the call, carefully replace the handset in the cradle to release the line.
Volume and tone volume and tone receiving adjustment ceiling adjustment
You can increase the volume and adjust the receiving tone according to your
own hearing requirements.
The button allows extra receiving and tone functions to be activated during
the conversation. When the function is activated, the red light located near
the button is lit.
Adjust the tone and volume levels with the side switches according to your own
hearing requirements.
Note : When the tone (treble), earpiece volume and sending levels are set to the maximum, whistling may occur. If whistling occurs the sending level settings should be decreased with the switch . When the switch located on the rear of the phone is ON, the extra-receiving and tone functions are automatically activated each time you use the phone. When this switch is switched OFF, you will need to activate the function by pressing the button . Tone and volume adjustment (15dB to 20dB) is only activated when the button is set to ON. When this button is set to OFF only the volume can be adjusted from 0dB to 15 dB.
Making a call
- Lift the handset and dial the required number.
- On completion of the call, replace the handset in the cradle.
Sending volume adjustment
If your voice is quiet or called parties have difficulty hearing you, you can increase the sending level volume with the switch located on the right side. You can also decrease the sending volume if required.
Last number redial
- Lift the handset.
- Listen for the dial tone and press the redial button.
- Note : The previously dialled number will be automatically redialled (not in use for memory numbers).
Mute button
If you wish to speak privately to someone else, hold the button. You will still be able to hear the callers but they cannot hear you during the mute operation. To resume normal conversation, release the button.
Storing telephone numbers
Your phone can store 12 one-touch memories (21 digits maximum for each
memory).
To store a number please follow the instructions below:
- Lift the handset.
- Press button.
- Press M1, M2, …, or M9 or P1, P2, P3 numbers to store your number.
- Dial the number you wish to store.
- Press button again
Note : Numbers will be lost after a few hours if you disconnect your phone. Entering a new number in memory will automatically erase the previous number stored in that location.
Dialling stored numbers
- Lift the handset and await the dial tone.
- Press the appropriate button M1, M2, …, or M9 or P1, P2, P3, the stored number will be dialled automatically. For easy reference to the numbers you have stored in memoriesM1-M9, use the index card located under the base of the phone.
Use this table below to prepare the phone book:
Warranty information
This product is covered by a 12-month warranty against defective workmanship or parts. The warranty does not extend to damage caused by misuse, negligence, water ingress, battery leakage or lightning. This guarantee in no way affects your statutory rights. Full details of the warranty are contained in the enclosed warranty card.
Important
Your receipt is part of your warranty and must be retained and produced in the
event of a warranty claim.
If you feel this product is not working correctly please consult the user
guide and ensure that you are using the product inaccordance with the
instructions.
For assistance with technical issues please consult our website for further
information or send us an email for prompt response to your enquiry. In the
unlikely event of a fault developing, please contact us for assistance.
Contact us
Mail
Oricom International Pty Ltd Locked Bag 658 South Windsor NSW 2756 Australia
Customer support
Email : support@oricom.com.au
Web : www.oricom.com.au
Fax : +61 (02) 4574 8898
Ph : 1300 889 785
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